President Donald Trump expressed his rejection of the House Republican leaders’ compromise immigration bill on Friday.
During an interview with Fox News’ “Fox and Friends,” Pres. Trump said he will not sign the compromise immigration bill. The President previously expressed support to the conservative measure proposed by Rep. Bob Goodlatte.
He said,”I’m looking at both of them. I certainly wouldn’t sign the more moderate one. I need a bill that gives this country tremendous border security. I have to have that. We have to get rid of catch-and-release.”
The President’s statement could potentially derail the House GOP’s efforts to provide legal protections for DREAMers while strengthening border security.
On Thursday, the House GOP leaders released their draft compromise immigration legislation, which provides legal status to DREAMers.
The compromise immigration bill also provides $23.4 billion funding for border security. It will end the Diversity Visa lottery program and reduce family-based migration.
